Karo Parisyan | Bio

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Karo Parisyan vs. Dave Strasser. Judo technique is the most exciting of the MMA elements to watch because it’s all leverage, so it’s usually a surprise from a quick shift and tends to look effortless. Parisyan showed the sort of world class judo that has only been envisioned in MMA. His takedowns were magnificent.

UFC 49… History in making! The Heat immediately takes the center of the cage and clinches with his opponent. Seconds later, the judoka is able to slam Diaz to the mat. No stranger to grappling himself, Diaz gets right back to his feet...

This should be another excellent fight. Both fighters come out swinging wildly. Parisyan catches a Burkman kick and punches Burkman to then take him down. Back on their feet, Parisyan catches Burkman with a couple of more nice punches.

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UFC 49… History in making! The Heat immediately takes the center of the cage and clinches with his opponent. Seconds later, the judoka is able to slam Diaz to the mat. No stranger to grappling himself, Diaz gets right back to his feet...

Karo Parisyan vs. Dave Strasser. Judo technique is the most exciting of the MMA elements to watch because it’s all leverage, so it’s usually a surprise from a quick shift and tends to look effortless. Parisyan showed the sort of world class judo that has only been envisioned in MMA. His takedowns were magnificent.

This should be another excellent fight. Both fighters come out swinging wildly. Parisyan catches a Burkman kick and punches Burkman to then take him down. Back on their feet, Parisyan catches Burkman with a couple of more nice punches.

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Parisyan was born in Yerevan, Armenia. His family migrated to America when he was six years old. Parisyan started training in Judo when he was nine years old under fellow Armenian Gokor Chivichyan and Gene LeBell.